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Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S800c versus Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was unveiled 2 months prior to the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S800c matches up vs the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony HX50V

 S800c HX50V 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon S800c

 HX50V S800c 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution921k819kSharper screen (+102k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony HX50V

 S800c HX50V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013April 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S800c enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S800c versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c vs the HX50V.

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and HX50V.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX50V to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
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decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography advice
Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (140 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (272g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
41
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (140 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S800c vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony HX50V
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-04 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 819 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 272g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 140 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $290 $439